Ex-Martin Brundle, Stefan Bellof, Philippe Streif
1985/86 Tyrrell-Renault 014 Formula 1 Single-Seater

• One of only four 014s made
• Tyrrell's first 'turbocharged' design
• In-period Formula 1 competition history
• Offered as a rolling chassis minus engine

This historic Tyrrell is one of the team's original series of turbocharged Renault V6-engined cars, the 014, which replaced the long and successful line of 3.0-litre Cosworth V8-powered designs that had preceded it since the launch of '001' 15 years previously. Designed by Maurice Philippe for the 1985 season, Tyrrell 014 was an all new car incorporating a chassis tub of carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb construction. Suspension was by means of pull rods front and rear, as used in the preceding 012, while the rear brakes were carried inboard. Supplied by Mecachrome, the team's Renault engines were not to the latest specification, unlike those used by fellow customers Lotus. Power reached the ground via Tyrrell's own six-speed transaxle. The 014 made its racing debut in July 1985 at the French Grand Prix and continued to be raced into 1986 before being retired.

One of only four chassis made, '014/3' has a long and honourable history as a Formula 1 World Championship chassis as driven by Martin Brundle, well known in the UK today as veteran TV commentator in Sky Sports' Formula 1 coverage. Brundle drove Tyrrell-Renault '014/3' upon its debut in the 1985 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, finishing in 8th place. He competed in this car again in the subsequent Belgian, European, South African and Australian Grand Prix races with a best finish of 7th, just outside the World Championship points, at Johannesburg's Kyalami circuit. '014/3' was also driven in period by Stefan Bellof and Philippe Streif. Into the 1986 season '014/3' was employed as the Tyrrell Racing Organisation's regular spare car at Rio de Janeiro, Jerez, Imola, Monaco and Spa-Francorchamps, and was raced in the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, from which Brundle was forced to retire.

We are advised by the private vendor that '014/3' is in virtually complete as-last-raced condition, albeit less engine. The car comprises a chassis, gearbox, bodywork, steering, wings, brakes, radiators, intercoolers, oil cooler, suspension, wheels, etc. The condition of the chassis, suspension, bodywork and all ancillary parts is said to be very good. A display engine is available separately by private negotiation.